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Old Jul 18th, 2008, 10:42 PM   #1
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Default My first Balenciaga. Fresh from Neiman's...

I bought this city baby today and I am in love! The tag says Black - Lead, do you think it was mislabled? In no way does it look black. It's a very cool gray. Does anyone know of another name if it is not black lead?

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Old Jul 18th, 2008, 10:50 PM   #2
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Very pretty, congrats!
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Old Jul 18th, 2008, 10:51 PM   #3
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It's Argent...hmm, that is weird it says black.
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Old Jul 18th, 2008, 10:54 PM   #4
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Ahh! What a pretty bag!! Congrats!! Where does it say black though? The Neiman's tag
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Old Jul 18th, 2008, 10:59 PM   #5
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wow, that's a really pretty color! it does look like argent, but much prettier than some of the other argents i've seen in person. congrats!
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Old Jul 18th, 2008, 10:59 PM   #6
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I LOVE IT!! It's def an argent. Prob a tag mixup? Congrats on your lovely bag though.
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Old Jul 18th, 2008, 11:01 PM   #7
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looks like it's a nice argent! darker than the other ones we've seen posted =)
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Old Jul 18th, 2008, 11:13 PM   #8
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LOVE this colour!
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Old Jul 18th, 2008, 11:16 PM   #9
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Very pretty, congrats!
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Old Jul 18th, 2008, 11:20 PM   #10
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Chachigirl.. congrats! it looks so pretty
how do you like the color so far? Do you think it's wearable? I am on pre-order list... haven't seen it in real life yet. I am still debating whehter to get it or not. Do you highly recommend it? Thanks.
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Old Jul 18th, 2008, 11:28 PM   #11
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Congrats, it's a nice cool Argent City. the colour
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Old Jul 18th, 2008, 11:32 PM   #12
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AWESOME!!!! Congratulations on your FIRST bal!!!! its SOooooo yummyyyy ........ ROCK your new bag cause your just gonna fall in love with her!!!! I PROMISE!! and such and AMAZING color!!! its mislabled but most def the new argent 08!!! LOVE IT!! must have one tooooo!!lol
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Old Jul 18th, 2008, 11:39 PM   #13
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Love that color! Gorgeous first Bal!
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Old Jul 18th, 2008, 11:40 PM   #14
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ooo nice bag!! and what's up with the tag mix-ups at NM? my auntie got a truffle purse with 2 tags inside..one for a first and one for a weekender...and none for the purse.
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Old Jul 18th, 2008, 11:50 PM   #15
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Congrats!
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